Middlesex County, MA Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Middlesex County in MA is served by 68 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 45,816 violent crimes and 76,070 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 37.4 per 100k residents, which is 64.8% below the national average. Property crime averages 54.2 per 100k, 66.9% below the national average. The most common offense was Property Crime, while Homicide had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate37.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents45,816 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade AAnnual Rate0.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 0.5 per 100k
Total Incidents69 (2019-2023)
Rape
Grade AAnnual Rate1.0 per 100k residents
National Avg: 3.5 per 100k
Total Incidents1,501 (2019-2023)
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate0.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents1,723 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade AAnnual Rate9.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents11,063 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade AAnnual Rate54.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents76,070 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate8.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents9,186 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade AAnnual Rate42.2 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents60,566 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate3.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents6,023 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 37.4 | A | 45816 | 106.2 | -64.8% |
| Property Crime | 54.2 | A | 76070 | 163.6 | -66.9% |
| Homicide | 0.0 | A | 69 | 0.5 | -93.8% |
| Rape | 1.0 | A | 1501 | 3.5 | -72.8% |
| Robbery | 0.9 | A | 1723 | 5.8 | -85.2% |
| Aggravated Assault | 9.6 | A | 11063 | 22.3 | -57.0% |
| Burglary | 8.2 | A | 9186 | 24.0 | -65.8% |
| Larceny | 42.2 | A | 60566 | 116.4 | -63.8% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3.4 | A | 6023 | 22.2 | -84.5% |